The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended a 25-year-old suspected cultist, Samuel Nwokoma, in connection with a series of cult-related killings in the Diobu area of Port Harcourt. The arrest led to the recovery of seven packs of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), one long detonating wire, arms, and ammunition from the hideout of the suspected cult gang at Ogwu Waterside.

According to Grace Iringe-Koko, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Rivers State Command, Nwokoma, a member of the Blood Star cult group, confessed to his involvement in the killings of Ede Sunday and George Johnson on March 14 and March 16, 2024, respectively.

The recovered arms and ammunition include three AK-47 rifles, one assault rifle, six AK-47 magazines, one Beretta pistol, and various rounds of live ammunition.

In a statement, the Rivers State Police Command highlighted the collaborative efforts with the C4i Strike Force and Diobu Vigilante in addressing the recent surge of cult-related violence in the area. Commissioner of Police Olatunji Disu urged the Diobu community to continue cooperating with the police by providing relevant information to apprehend criminals.